Payout
An application that helps users discover and claim class-action settlement compensation. It unlocks advanced features through a paywall and was built by an independent developer using AI tools.
Timeline (last 90 days)
At age 23, Conor Burr had never written code by hand, and built the app Payout in two weeks with the help of Claude and Cursor.
Payout is an app that helps users discover and claim class-action settlements.
Conor built the first version of Payout in just 10 days, without writing a single line of code by hand.
Payout uses a free-download-plus-paywall model, with premium features priced at about $10 per week or $40 per year.
Conor partnered with Casper, a finance creator with millions of followers, giving him equity rather than just paying for advertising.
Casper's collaboration video brought Payout about 35,000 clicks.
By the end of the hackathon, Payout had more than 17,000 users and 1,750 paid subscribers, with revenue reaching $30,017.
Payout won the Ship Haton grand prize among more than 800 submitted apps, receiving $65,000 in cash and a trophy.
According to Conor, Payout's monthly revenue was about $20,000 two months after launch and had grown to about $45,000 per month by December 2025.
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According to Conor, Payout's monthly revenue was about $20,000 two months after launch and had grown to about $45,000 per month by December 2025.
50%UnverifiedPayout is an app that helps users discover and claim class-action settlements.
50%UnverifiedConor built the first version of Payout in just 10 days, without writing a single line of code by hand.
50%UnverifiedPayout uses a free-download-plus-paywall model, with premium features priced at about $10 per week or $40 per year.
50%UnverifiedConor partnered with Casper, a finance creator with millions of followers, giving him equity rather than just paying for advertising.
50%UnverifiedCasper's collaboration video brought Payout about 35,000 clicks.
50%UnverifiedBy the end of the hackathon, Payout had more than 17,000 users and 1,750 paid subscribers, with revenue reaching $30,017.
50%UnverifiedAt age 23, Conor Burr had never written code by hand, and built the app Payout in two weeks with the help of Claude and Cursor.
50%UnverifiedPayout won the Ship Haton grand prize among more than 800 submitted apps, receiving $65,000 in cash and a trophy.
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